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Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MIII
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon G7 X MII and Nikon L810, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and L810 (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and L810 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X MII was announced 4 years after the L810 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G7 X MII matches up against the L810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Nikon L810

 G7 X MII L810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 50 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon G7 X MII

 L810 G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Nikon L810

 G7 X MII L810 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MII and the L810.

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and L810 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and L810.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G7 X MII will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer G7 X MII will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography features
Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
65
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography factors
Nikon L810 Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography advice
Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography details
Nikon L810 Travel photography details
80
supports focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (265 CIPA)
60
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MII
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (265 CIPA)
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging info
Nikon L810 Vlogging info
80
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic jack
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IINikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix L810
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-18 2012-02-01
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 grams (0.70 pounds) 430 grams (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-13L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $699 $280